Please be sure mom is taking Homeopathic Arnica, not the herb Arnica 
(Arnica montana) which is potentially toxic when taken internally!

HopeAllyson Dwiggins MLS, IBCLC


On 4/20/13 6:34 PM, Cathleen Redus wrote:
> Hello Lactnetters!
>
> This is my first time posting.  I'm a CLE in Los Angeles.  PTP
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> I have a mom, who is also a friend, who is recovering from a cesarean birth.  Babe is 3 days old.  Mom reports milk has increased today.  She is taking Arnica by mouth 3 x daily to help with heeling of the incision.  She also has traumeel, which she may take in place of Arnica.  She has noticed the baby needing to burp a lot and quite gassy.
>
> My question to all you wise ones is this:  Has anyone had experience with moms taking these particular herbs?  What are the known affects to the baby and supply?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Cathy
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